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Holy Trinity Church, St Anne Street, Liverpool, England

Memorial at Holy Trinity Church, Liverpool commemorating John McQuillan d. 1801

Location

Holy Trinity Church, St Anne Street, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'John McQuillan late master of the Hebe, one of the constant traders between this Port and Dublin died 9th December 1801 age 47...'

Details

Vessel: Hebe

People

McQuillan, John
Age: 47
Date of Death: 9/12/1801
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Master
Organisation:

Extra

Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office. Compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 2, p. 277. Church demolished in 1970.
Recorder: Captain J. P. Brand

JSON

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  "transcript": "'John McQuillan late master of the Hebe, one of the constant traders between this Port and Dublin died 9th December 1801 age 47...'",
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    "notes": "From a MS in Liverpool Record Office. Compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 2, p. 277. Church demolished in 1970.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "Captain J. P. Brand",
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St James's cemetery, Liverpool, England

Memorial in St James’s Cemetery, Liverpool commemorating Lieutenant G. R. Taylor RN

Location

St James's cemetery, Liverpool, England

Transcript

'Lieut. G.R. Taylor RN died 26 Jan. 1857 Age 62'

Details

People

Taylor, G. R.
Age: 62
Date of Death: 26/1/1857
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Lieutenant RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: From a MS in Liverpool Record Office. Compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 6, p.909.

JSON

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  "transcript": "'Lieut. G.R. Taylor RN died 26 Jan. 1857 Age 62'",
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    "notes": "From a MS in Liverpool Record Office. Compiled by James Gibson d. 1886, vol. 6, p.909.",
    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
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St Nicholas's Church, Childe Okeford, Dorset, England

Wall tablet in St Nicholas’s Church, Childe Okeford, Dorset, dedicated to Charles Cox d. 1796

Location

St Nicholas's Church, Childe Okeford, Dorset, England

Transcript

'In memory of Charles Cox, late carpenter's mate of His Majesty's ship Crescent who was unfortunately killed by a musket ball fired from the shore by Edward Nexton surgeon's mate of the Sceptre at the Cape of Good Hope on the 18th July 1796 aged 25 years'

Details

Type: Wall tablet
Position: Tower
Materials: White marble
Vessel: HMS Crescent

People

Cox, Charles
Age: 25
Date of Death: 18/7/1796
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Carpenter's mate RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Bibliography: J.D. Spinney 'Some Naval Memorials in Dorset', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 73, p. 195 (Greenwich,1987).

JSON

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Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, England

Memorial in Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London commemorating Captain Lord Aubrey Beauclerk RN d. 1741

Location

Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, England

Transcript

'Whilst BRITAIN boast her Empire o'er the Deep / This Marble shall Compell the Brave to weep / As men as Britons, & as Soldiers mourn / 'Tis Dauntless, Loyal, Virtuous BEAUCLERK'S Urn / Sweet were his Manners, as his Soul was great / And ripe his Worth, tho' immature his Fate, / Each tender Grace yt Joy & Love inspires / Living; he mingles with his Martial Fires; / Dying he bid BRITANNIA'S Thunder roar / and SPAIN still felt him when he breath'd no more. The LORD AUBREY BEAUCLERK, was the youngest Son of CHARLES DUKE of ST ALBANS by / DIANA Daughter of AUBREY DE VERE EARL of OXFORD / He went early to Sea & was made a Commander in 1731. In the Year 1740 he was sent upon/that Memorable Expedition to CARTAGENA, under the Command of ADMIRAL VERNON in / his MAJESTY'S Ship the PRINCE FREDERICK, which with three others was ordered to Cannonade the / Castle of BOCACHICA. One of those being obliged to quit her Station the PRINCE FREDERICK / was exposed not only to the Fire from the Castle, but to that of the Fort St JOSEPH & to two Ships/that guarded the Mouth of the Harbour; which he Sustained for many Hours that Day / and part of the next with uncommon Intrepidity. / As he was giving his Commands upon Deck both his legs were Shot off but Such was his / Magninimity yt he would not Suffer his Wounds, to be drest til he had communicated his Orders to/his first Lieutenant wch were to Fight his Ship to the last Extremity / Soon after this he gave some / Directions about his private Affairs & then resign'd his soul with the Dignity of a Hero & a Christian. / Thus he was taken off in the 21st Year of his Age an Illustrious Commander of Superior / Fortitude & Clemency, Aimiable in his Person, Steady in his Affection & equall'd by few / in the Social & Domestic Virtues of Politeness, Modesty, Candour & Benevolence / He Marry'd the Widow of COLL:FRAS ALEXANDER, a daughter of / SR. HENRY NEWTON KT, Envoy Extraordinary to the Court of FLORENCE / & the Republic of GENOA & Judge of the High Court of Admiralty &c.'

Details

Description: Bust in Roman armour, above inscription panel, trophies and a coat of arms.
Type: Monument
Position: North transept, west aisle
Materials: Marble
Artists: Peter Scheemakers

Event

War of Jenkins' Ear

Event Date

1741

Event Category

1739-1748 War of the Austrian Succession

People

Beauclerk, Aubrey
Age: 20
Date of Death: 1741
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Captain RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Grandson of Charles II and Nell Gwynne. He died during the third attempt to take Cartagena in 1741. Verse by Edward Young (Roscoe gives James Thomson as the possible author of the verse). Design V&A D1058-1887. It has flaming urns instead of the naval trophies flanking the plinth supporting the portrait of Beauclerk.

Bibliography: David Saunders 'Britains Maritime Memorials and Mementoes' (Yeovil 1996), 81; 'Westminster Abbey, Official Guide' p. 87 (Dean and Chapter of Westminster 1997); E.W. Brayley 'The History and Antiquities of Westminster Abbey' vol.ii (London, 1823); J. Physick 'Designs for English Sculpture 1680-1860' (London, 1969); Ingrid Roscoe 'Peter Scheemakers', 'The Sixty-first volume of the Walpole Society' p. 205 (1999).

JSON

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  "location": "Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, England",
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    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "Peter Scheemakers",
    "vessel": ""  },
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    "date": "1741",
    "category": "1739-1748 War of the Austrian Succession"  },
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    "notes": "Grandson of Charles II and Nell Gwynne. He died during the third attempt to take Cartagena in 1741. Verse by Edward Young (Roscoe gives James Thomson as the possible author of the verse). Design V&A D1058-1887. It has flaming urns instead of the naval trophies flanking the plinth supporting the portrait of Beauclerk. <br />\r\n<br />",
    "bibliography": "David Saunders 'Britains Maritime Memorials and Mementoes' (Yeovil 1996), 81; 'Westminster Abbey, Official Guide' p. 87 (Dean and Chapter of Westminster 1997); E.W. Brayley 'The History and Antiquities of Westminster Abbey' vol.ii (London, 1823); J. Physick 'Designs for English Sculpture 1680-1860' (London, 1969); Ingrid Roscoe 'Peter Scheemakers', 'The Sixty-first volume of the Walpole Society' p. 205 (1999).",
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Barnoon Cemetery, St Ives, Cornwall, England

Gravestone in St Ives, Cornwall of Richard Williams d. 1935

Location

Barnoon Cemetery, St Ives, Cornwall, England

Transcript

'IN EVER LOVING MEMORY / OF MY DEAR HUSBAND / RICHARD WILLIAMS STEVENS / (EX COXSWAIN) WHO FELL ASLEEP MAY 9TH 1935 / AGED 63 YEARS. / ALSO OF MARY PAYNTER STEVENS / BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE / FELL ASLEEP DEC 30 1942 AGED 69 YEARS / SHE HATH DONE WHT SHE COULD'

Details

Description: Granite headstone, carved with a large foul anchor, the letters inlaid with lead.

Type: Gravestone
Materials: Granite

People

Stevens, Richard Williams
Age: 63
Date of Death: 9/5/1935
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Coxswain
Organisation: RNLI

Extra

Recorder: B. Tomlinson
Photographer: B. Tomlinson

JSON

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  "location": "Barnoon Cemetery, St Ives, Cornwall, England",
  "transcript": "'IN EVER LOVING MEMORY / OF MY DEAR HUSBAND / RICHARD WILLIAMS STEVENS / (EX COXSWAIN) WHO FELL ASLEEP MAY 9TH 1935 / AGED 63 YEARS. / ALSO OF MARY PAYNTER STEVENS / BELOVED WIFE OF THE ABOVE / FELL ASLEEP DEC 30 1942 AGED 69 YEARS / SHE HATH DONE WHT SHE COULD'",
  "content": "<p>Gravestone in St Ives, Cornwall of Richard Williams d. 1935</p>",
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    "recorder": "B. Tomlinson",
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Dromore Cathedral, Dromore, County Down, Northern Ireland

Memorial at Dromore Cathedral, Dromore, County Down, Northern Ireland commemorating Admiral Richard James Meade, RN, d.1907

Location

Dromore Cathedral, Dromore, County Down, Northern Ireland

Transcript

'To the glory of God and in memory of Richard James 4th Earl of Clanwilliam GCK KCMG Admiral of the Fleet Born Oct 3 1832 Died Aug 4 1907.'

Details

Position: Graveyard
Vessel: HMS Tribune, HMS Hercules, HMS Hornet, HMS Inconstant

Event

Crimean War, Second Opium War

People

Jones, Richard
Age: 75
Date of Death: 4/8/1907
Cause of Death: Unknown
Rank / Occupation: Admiral of the Fleet
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Admiral of the Fleet Richard James Meade, 4th Earl of Clanwilliam GCB KCMG is buried in Wilton Wiltshire.
Died of pneumonia.
Also Memorial in the Chapel of the Old Naval College, Greenwich M2363

JSON

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  "id": "M2066",
  "location": "Dromore Cathedral, Dromore, County Down, Northern Ireland",
  "transcript": "'To the glory of God and in memory of Richard James 4th Earl of Clanwilliam GCK KCMG Admiral of the Fleet Born Oct 3 1832 Died Aug 4 1907.'",
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    "date": "",
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    "bibliography": "",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Church, Lower Largo, Fife, Scotland

Memorial in Lower Largo, Fife commemorating Admiral Sir Philip Charles Henderson d. 1845

Location

Church, Lower Largo, Fife, Scotland

Transcript

‘IN MEMORY OF / SIR PHILIP CHARLES HENDERSON CALDERWOOD DURHAM / OF FORDELL, POLTON AND LARGO, / ADMIRAL OF THE RED, / KNIGHT GRAND CROSS OF THE BATH / AND OF MILITARY MERIT OF FRANCE. / HE WAS BORN AT LARGO ON 29TH OF JULY 1763 / ENTERED THE ROYAL NAVY AT FOURTEEN, AND WAS MADE / POST CAPTAIN IN 1793, HIS ACTIVITY, GALLANTRY, JUDGE / MENT AND ZEAL WERE EXCELLED BY NONE IN HIS PROFES / SION AND HIS NUMEROUS CAPTURES AND SUCCESSES WERE / ACKNOWLEDGED BY MANY PUBLIC TESTIMONIALS. HE BEC / AME REAR ADMIRAL IN 1810 WITH COMMANDER IN CHIEF / IN THE WEST INDIES FROM 1813 TILL THE PEACE IN 1815, / AND HELD THE COMMAND AT PORTSMOUTH FROM 1837 / TO 1839, HE REPRESENTED QUEENSBURGH AND DEVIZES /IN SEVERAL PARLIAMENTS, BUT PASSED HIS LATER YEARS / CHIEFLY AT FORDEL. COURTED IN SOCIETY AND GENEROUS / LY SPENDING AN AMPLE FORTUNE, IN 1799 HE MARRIED / LADY CHARLOTTE MATILDA BRUCE, DAUGHTER OF CHARLES, / 5TH EARL OF ELGIN WHO DIED IN 1816 AND SECONDLY / IN 1817 ANN ELIZABETH, DAUGHTER AND HEIRESS OF / SIR JOHN HENDERSON OF FORDELL, BARONET, WHOM HE SUR / VIVED ONLY 3 MONTHS, HE DIED AT NAPLES ON THE / 21ST OF APRIL 1845 AND WAS INTERRED BENEATH THE / WEST AISLE OF THIS CHURCH. / ERECTED BY HIS GREAT NEPHEW / JAMES WOLFE MURRAY OF CRINGLETIE / 1849.'

Details

Description: Wall tablet, inscription flanked by pilasters, the Order of the Bath in relief below.
Date Erected: 1849
Vessel: HMS Anson

Event

Battle of Donegal

Event Date

1798

Event Category

1793-1802 French Revolutionary War

People

Durham, Philip Charles Henderson Calderwood
Age:
Date of Death: 21/4/1845
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Admiral of the Red
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: In 1793 Admiral Henderson captured the French privateer 'Afrique'. The 'Afrique' was the first capture of a vessel flying Le Tricolore.
Bibliography: William Richard O'Byrne, A Naval Biographical Dictionary, Philip Charles Durham. Peter Hore ‘Nelson’s Band of Brothers: Lives and Memorials’ (Barnsley, 2015) p. 134.

JSON

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    "event":"Battle of Donegal",
    "date": "1798",
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    "notes": "In 1793 Admiral Henderson captured the French privateer 'Afrique'. The 'Afrique' was the first capture of a vessel flying Le Tricolore.",
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    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
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Highgate Cemetery, Highgate, London, England

Memorial at Highgate Cemetery, London commemorating Francis Elgar d. 1909, naval architect

Location

Highgate Cemetery, Highgate, London, England

Transcript

'IN / LOVING MEMORY / OF / FRANCIS ELGAR L.L.D., F,R,S, / BORN APRIL 24TH 1845 / DIED JANUARY 17TH 1909 / AND / ETHEL ANNIE MITCHELL ELGAR / HIS DEARLY LOVED WIFE / WHO DIED ON THE 8TH JULY 1914. AGED 46 YEARS / REST IN PEACE'

Details

Description: Cross on stepped plinth
Type: Cross
Materials: Grey granite

People

Elgar, Francis
Age:
Date of Death: 1909
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Naval architect
Organisation: Admiralty

Extra

Notes: 1845-1909. Naval architect and Admiralty Director of Dockyards.
Bibliography: Hugh Meller 'London cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer' (Amersham, 1981) p. 155.

JSON

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  "post_id": "9",
  "id": "M924",
  "location": "Highgate Cemetery, Highgate, London, England",
  "transcript": "'IN / LOVING MEMORY / OF / FRANCIS ELGAR L.L.D., F,R,S, / BORN APRIL 24TH 1845 / DIED JANUARY 17TH 1909 / AND / ETHEL ANNIE MITCHELL ELGAR / HIS DEARLY LOVED WIFE / WHO DIED ON THE 8TH JULY 1914. AGED 46 YEARS / REST IN PEACE'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial at Highgate Cemetery, London commemorating Francis Elgar d. 1909, naval architect</p>",
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  "categories": ["Uncategorised"],
  "details": {
    "description": "Cross on stepped plinth",
    "type": "Cross",
    "position": "",
    "materials": "Grey granite",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": ""  },
  "event": {
    "event":"",
    "date": "",
    "category": ""  },
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    "notes": "1845-1909. Naval architect and Admiralty Director of Dockyards.",
    "bibliography": "Hugh Meller 'London cemeteries: an illustrated guide and gazetteer' (Amersham, 1981) p. 155.",
    "recorder": "",
    "photographer": ""  }
}

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St Mary's Church, Penzance, Cornwall, England

Memorial in Penzance, Cornwall dedicated to Commander Richard Davies RN d. 1846

Location

St Mary's Church, Penzance, Cornwall, England

Transcript

'Sacred / to the memory / of / Richard Longfield Davies / of Ridinnick House, Penzance / Commander in the Royal Navy / who departed this life / May the 1st 1846 / in the 70th year of his age / a brave officer / and a sincere christian'

Details

Position: North wall

People

Davies, Richard Longfield
Age: 70
Date of Death: 1/5/1846
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Commander RN
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Recorder: Dr R.J. Hetherington

JSON

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  "id": "M3385",
  "location": "St Mary's Church, Penzance, Cornwall, England",
  "transcript": "'Sacred / to the memory / of / Richard Longfield Davies / of Ridinnick House, Penzance / Commander in the Royal Navy / who departed this life / May the 1st 1846 / in the 70th year of his age / a brave officer / and a sincere christian'",
  "content": "<p>Memorial in Penzance, Cornwall dedicated to Commander Richard Davies RN d. 1846</p>",
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  "details": {
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    "type": "",
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    "materials": "",
    "dateErected": "",
    "artists": "",
    "vessel": ""  },
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Ballyhalbert Old Graveyard, Ballyhalbert, County Down, Northern Ireland

Memorial at Ballyhalbert Old Graveyard, Ballyhalbert, County Down, Northern Ireland commemorating Thomas Warnock, d. 1837

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Ballyhalbert Old Graveyard, Ballyhalbert, County Down, Northern Ireland

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'In memory of Thomas WARNOCK who was killed by a fall in the brig 'Rowena' at Belfast March 18 1837 aged 24 years'

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Vessel: Rowena

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Warnock, Thomas
Age: 24
Date of Death: 18/3/1837
Cause of Death: Maritime accident
Rank / Occupation: Unknown
Organisation: Unknown

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Recorder: C. Flintham

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Commemorating seafarers and victims of maritime disasters